Know the Siren during Severe Weather Season
Many area fire departments have sirens that alert volunteer firefighters of emergencies. These same sirens can also be used to warn area residents of severe weather emergencies. Do you know the difference?
Talon Street Shed Fire
At 7:18 AM West Mead #1 and #2 were dispatched with Meadville Ambulance for a shed on fire on Talon Street with exposure of a second shed.
Fire Standby in Saegertown
At 03:24 AM, West Mead #1 was dispatched for fire standby at Saegertown while ten volunteer fire departments from Crawford and Erie Counties battled a fully involved structure fire in Cambridge Township.
Basic Vehicle Rescue Training
For training this week West Mead #1 met at Lincoln Recycling to practice skills and procedures for basic vehicle rescue.
Sign Up for Golf Outing 2017
West Mead #1 VFC's annual golf outing fundraiser is scheduled for June 10, 2017, at Whispering Pines Golf Course. The Golf Outing Team Sheet and Sponsor Form are available for download from our website.
Aerial Training with Vernon Central
On March 21 West Mead #1 joined Vernon Central for an evening of training on their new quint behind the Department of Motor Vehicles building on Patricia Drive.
Abandoned Motor Vehicle Accident on Barton Road
At 6:18 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Barton Road, just up the hill from the intersection with Alden Street.
Baldwin Street Garage Fire
At 4:25 PM the two West Mead volunteer fire departments were dispatched for a garage fire on Baldwin Street.
Trees Down on Hunter and Barton Roads
On a blustery day in the region, West Mead #1 was tapped for trees down on Hunter Road and Barton Road.
HazMat Refresher Class
This week West Mead #1 attended a Hazardous Materials refresher course taught by Jim Pratt at West Mead #2's station.